Andrew, try this: declare function GetUserNameA Lib "advapi32.dll" (User As String, i As Integer) As Logical declare function GetUserName() As String
'*************************************************************************** **** Function GetUserName() As String '*************************************************************************** **** Dim User As String Dim i As Integer i=30 User=String$(i," ") If GetUserNameA(User,i) Then GetUserName=RTrim$(User) Else GetUserName="" End If End Function You can then use the variable GetUserName, which is a string containing the user name. Regards Graham ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: 27 June, 2002 10:22 AM Subject: MI-L Calling a User ID I am building a script to automatically tag a line with the name of the person who digitised it. I would like to call the Windows UserName of the currently logged on user to do this. Does anyone know how to call the name of the currenltly logged on user with a MapBasic script? Andrew This E-mail and any files transmitted with it are private and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, the E-mail and any files have been transmitted to you in error and any copying, distribution or other use of the information contained in them is strictly prohibited. Nothing in this E-mail message amounts to a contractual or other legal commitment on the part of English Nature unless confirmed by a signed communication. English Nature will make every effort to keep its network free of viruses. However, the recipient of this message will need to scan this message, and any attachments, for viruses, as English Nature can take no responsibility for any computer virus that might be transferred by this e-mail. --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
